Manchester United vs Stoke team news: Wayne Rooney misses out again as Jose Mourinho leaves skipper on the bench

MANCHESTER UNITED host Premier League strugglers Stoke on Sunday looking for their fourth win in a row - with Wayne Rooney still not re-called to the starting XI.

The Red Devils captain is once again on the bench with Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera deployed in central midfielder and Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Zlatan Ibrahimovic making up a hugely talented front four.

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Luke Shaw could return to the first team

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Joe Allen is a major doubt for StokeCredit: PA:Press Association

Jose Mourinho rested the likes of Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia against Zorya in the Europa League on Thursday but still started big names including Ibrahimovic and Pogba.

Shaw, who has been suffering from illness could return to action alongside Henrikh Mkhitaryan who has been sidelined with injury.

Phil Jones is still out as he struggles with a knee injury and Wayne Rooney continues to push for a start as the forward had to settle with a substitute role in United's last two fixtures.

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Wayne Rooney is pushing for a starting roleCredit: Reuters

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